ToyotaiQ

Name: Toyota iQ
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 8.0 (1 reviews)

(2008 - 2015)

Overall owner rating

8.0/10

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What owners have to say

Based on 1 review

"Drivers praise the Toyota iQ Mk1 for its eye-catching compact design and exceptional manoeuvrability, ideal for city driving. Owners find it reliable and efficient, though some wish for stronger performance or value. Comfort and technology are adequate for most, appealing as a stylish and practical second car. Overall, the iQ Mk1 stands out for urban use and distinctive looks."

AI generated summary based on owner reviews

Owner ratings

Comfort

7.0/10

Efficiency

9.0/10

Performance

7.0/10

Reliability

10.0/10

Tech & Audio

6.0/10

Value

6.0/10

It’s a great looking chunky little car with a tiny turning circle.

Top owner reviews

8/10

Owner since April 2019
Reviewed October 2025

What do you love most about your car?

It’s a great looking chunky little car with a tiny turning circle.

If you could change one thing about your car, what would it be?

Increased torque

What would you say would be your overall verdict on this car?

Lovely little second car

Steve's Verdict

Steve Fowler is a pre-eminent automotive journalist, editor, broadcaster and co-founder of carblah

Ingeniously packaged and effortless in tight cities. Surprisingly stable, though tiny. Still, motorway work felt ambitious — a clever idea slightly limited by reality.

Who drives a car like this?

AI generated owner profile based on psychographic inference

Favoured by thoughtful city dwellers and eco‑minded professionals who value compact intelligence over excess, while still needing occasional four‑seat flexibility. Seeks smart, space‑saving solutions; appreciates design ingenuity, low running stress, and brands that quietly overdeliver on practicality. Urban routines, short commutes, café meetups; occasional weekend escapes with one friend, light luggage, and a preference for effortless parking. Warm and analytical; praises manoeuvrability, quality feel, and safety confidence, forgives motorway noise and tight boot when used as intended.

Did you know?

The clever “3+1” cabin lets you seat an adult behind the passenger—proof that packaging magic can turn a tiny footprint into real-life flexibility.

A British luxury marque even sold a bespoke, leather‑lined sibling—evidence that smart city packaging can be premium, not just practical.

Among the smallest cars of its era to earn a five‑star Euro NCAP rating, delivering big‑car reassurance in crowded streets.

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Overall owner rating

/10

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What owners have to say

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AI generated summary based on owner reviews

Owner ratings

Comfort

7.0/10

Efficiency

9.0/10

Performance

7.0/10

Reliability

10.0/10

Tech & Audio

6.0/10

Value

6.0/10

It’s a great looking chunky little car with a tiny turning circle.

Top owner reviews

8/10

Owner since April 2019
Reviewed October 2025

What do you love most about your car?

It’s a great looking chunky little car with a tiny turning circle.

If you could change one thing about your car, what would it be?

Increased torque

What would you say would be your overall verdict on this car?

Lovely little second car

Steve's Verdict

Steve Fowler is a pre-eminent automotive journalist, editor, broadcaster and co-founder of carblah

Ingeniously packaged and effortless in tight cities. Surprisingly stable, though tiny. Still, motorway work felt ambitious — a clever idea slightly limited by reality.

Who drives a car like this?

AI generated owner profile based on psychographic inference

Did you know?

The clever “3+1” cabin lets you seat an adult behind the passenger—proof that packaging magic can turn a tiny footprint into real-life flexibility.

A British luxury marque even sold a bespoke, leather‑lined sibling—evidence that smart city packaging can be premium, not just practical.

Among the smallest cars of its era to earn a five‑star Euro NCAP rating, delivering big‑car reassurance in crowded streets.